Peter MacCallum
Australian oncologist (1885–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Peter MacCallum MC, FRSE, FRCPE (14 July 1885 – 4 March 1974) was a Scottish-born Australian oncologist and the co-founder and eponym of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne.[1]
This article is about the Australian oncologist. For the cancer centre commonly called The Peter Mac, see Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Not to be confused with Peter McCallum.
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Born | (1885-07-14)14 July 1885 |
Died | 4 March 1974(1974-03-04) (aged 88) |
Nationality | Scottish-born Australian |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Oncologist |
Years active | 1924–1963 |
Employer | University of Melbourne |
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Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands held | Australian Army Medical Corps (WWII) |
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Awards | Military Cross |
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